News tagged with fatty acids

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Obesity without the health problems? There could be a way

Obesity is linked to the widespread epidemics of diabetes and heart disease that plague society, but a lesser-known fact is that the weight can also lead to autoimmune disease. Now, researchers have new information about ...

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Evidence piles up for banning trans fats

(Medical Xpress)—Banning the use of trans fats in the preparation of foodstuffs is one of the most effective ways to prevent some of the world's biggest killer diseases, but many governments are not taking ...

Health created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fatty acid metabolite shows promise against cancer in mice

A team of UC Davis scientists has found that a product resulting from a metabolized omega-3 fatty acid helps combat cancer by cutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients that fuel tumor growth and spread of the disease.

Cancer created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults

Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels—fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood—may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27% and their ...

Health created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Study shows dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes

In a study of patients with type 1 diabetes, Joslin researchers found that dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements. These findings, which appeared in the April edition of Diabetes Care, have major ...

Diabetes created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Supplement aids age-related macular degeneration

(HealthDay)—A supplement containing a combination of lutein, zeaxanthin, and ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) significantly benefits patients with age-related macular degeneration ...

Ophthalmology created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New study highlights strong anti-cancer properties of soybeans

Soybean meal is a bi-product following oil extraction from soybean seeds. It is rich in protein, which usually makes up around 40% of the nutritional components of the seeds and dependent on the line, and can also contain ...

Health created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Olive oil makes you feel full

Work groups at Technische Universität München (TUM) under Prof. Peter Schieberle and at the University of Vienna under Prof. Veronika Somoza studied four different edible fats and oils: Lard, butterfat, rapeseed oil and ...

Health created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Team finds mechanism that regulates production of energy-burning brown fat

Joslin scientists have discovered a mechanism that regulates the production of brown fat, a type of fat which plays an important role in heat production and energy metabolism. The findings, which appear in the upcoming issue ...

Medical research created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Long-suspected cause of blindness from eye disease disproved

Vision scientists long have thought that lack of very long chain fatty acids in photoreceptor cells caused blindness in children with Stargardt type 3 retinal degeneration, an incurable eye disease. But researchers at the ...

Ophthalmology created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fatty acids could lead to flu drug

Flu viruses are a major cause of death and sickness around the world, and antiviral drugs currently do not protect the most seriously ill patients. A study published March 7th by Cell Press in the journal Cell reveals that a ...

Medical research created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New clues to causes of peripheral nerve damage

(Medical Xpress)—Anyone whose hand or foot has "fallen asleep" has an idea of the numbness and tingling often experienced by people with peripheral nerve damage. The condition also can cause a range of ...

Neuroscience created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Engineering and autism: Chemical engineer investigates autism spectrum disorders

(Medical Xpress)—The University of Delaware's Prasad Dhurjati is a chemical engineer whose background includes systems engineering, biotechnology and artificial intelligence. Yet recently, he has been investigating autism ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Omega-3s from fish vs. fish oil pills better at maintaining blood pressure in mouse model

Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish may have diverse health-promoting effects, potentially protecting the immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.

Health created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Grape seed and skin extract—a weapon in the fight against kidney disease caused by high-fat diets

New insight into grape seed extract as a therapeutic and preventative measure to fight obesity-induced kidney damage is presented in a new study. Grape seed and skin extract (GSSE) is known to contain powerful antioxidants. ...

Health created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0